SACRIFICE
I dedicate this poem to my daughters; Victoria and Folasade-Nelleke
Sacrifice is giving up everything that is dear and comfortable to you
To venture into the unknown
Sacrifice is not being afraid of what might happen to you or the flames that may engulf you
To forsake your children, and your loved ones for a season
Sacrifice is to take on the pain of others to be selfless and bear the pain of others in their suffering
Sacrifice is love at its best, to go without life’s luxuries
To rely on G-d’s provision, to wait on the LORD and not on human beings
Sacrifice to be uncomfortable for a season
To rejoice when all is said and done
Sacrifice to live in humility, to be at peace with yourself, those around you and with the world
Sacrifice to truly, love all things in creation
Sacrifice to love the things you hate and those who hate you the most
Sacrifice to give up your wealth and to be counted poor for a season
Sacrifice to appreciate the things that life throws at you
To appreciate life and the very existence of life
Sacrifice is to gain wisdom and understanding
To be humble
Sacrifice is to face adversity, emerge stronger and with confidence
Sacrifice is the act of surrender
To surrender all that you are and have, a painful act of sacrifice
Sacrifice is to feel the fear and do it anyway!
Sacrifice is the act of human kindness.
Catherine Sekwalor, 13th July 2013 - Lilongwe, Malawi
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